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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.41, 2,162.74 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.41, 2,162.74 and 564.18 is: 846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.41 : 2,162.74 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.41/2,162.74 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.41x = 2,162.74 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.41x = 1,220,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,163.84/1,441.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.51

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